Top Shelf | Sarasota’s Ultimate 38’ Sea Ray Experience
5.0
(37 bookings)
,
37 ft
Boat length
Up to 12
Passengers
Captained
This boat is rented with a captain
99%
Owner’s response rate
The boat
Visitors consistently rave that their day aboard Top Shelf is the highlight of their Sarasota vacation. This stunning 38’ Sea Ray open-bow yacht blends performance, comfort, and style for an unforgettable day on the water.
Perfect for dolphin watching, sandbar lounging, waterfront dining, cruising the coastline, or celebrating with friends, Top Shelf comfortably accommodates up to 13 guests and offers a spacious, beautifully maintained platform for relaxation and fun.
Under a true bareboat charter arrangement, you charter the vessel directly and independently select and contract with a USCG-licensed captain of your choosing. A list of pre-approved captains is available, or you may provide your own licensed captain subject to insurance approval.
🚢 Departure Location
Quay behind Ocean Prime and the Ritz Carlton Sarasota.
After selecting your captain, they will coordinate directly with you to help plan your ideal day on the water — whether that’s cruising, sandbars, dining stops, or a custom itinerary.
⚓ About “Top Shelf”
38’ Sea Ray Open Bow Yacht – immaculate condition
Capacity: Up to 13 guests
Expansive U-shaped seating
Premium sound system
Full-size bathroom
Refrigerator and wet bar
Twin 350 engines for smooth cruising
🍹 Onboard Amenities
The vessel is equipped with:
Ice and onboard cooler (small personal coolers permitted)
Bottled water
Charging outlets
Insulated drinkware
Swim noodles
Snorkel masks
10’ floating mat for sandbar fun
🧳 What to Bring
Alcohol permitted (no red wine please)
Bathing suits, sunglasses, hats
Lotion sunscreen only (no spray, glitter, tanning oils)
Food (sandwiches, charcuterie, fruit trays work great)
Catering options available upon request
Important Charter Information
Vessel is offered under a bareboat charter agreement
Charterer independently selects and contracts with a USCG-licensed captain
Captain compensation is arranged directly between charterer and captain
Fuel charged based on actual usage (estimated up to 10 gallons per hour for coastal cruising; excess usage billed accordingly)
Customary captain gratuity (typically 20%) is separate
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Owned by
Peggy
5.0
(27 ratings)
Amenities
Bathroom
Stereo
Stereo Aux Input
Bluetooth audio
Cooler / Ice chest
Air conditioning
Swim ladder
Wifi
Refrigerator
Anchor
Grill
Specifications
Year
2021
Length
37 ft.
Make
SEA RAY BOATS
Model
SLX 350 OB
Capacity
12
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Add-ons
Explore optional add-ons to tailor your booking at checkout.
Floating island
$1
/ booking
Paddleboard
$1
/ booking
Snorkeling gear
$1
/ passenger
/ (excl. fees)
Terms
- Fuel is included.
- Security deposit: $0.
- Cancellation policy:
- Charter type: Bareboat
Ratings & reviews
5.0
(0 rating)
Boat location
Exact location information is provided after a booking is confirmed.
Your crew
Things to know
Allowed on boat
swimming
alcohol
kids under 12
Cancellation policy moderate
- Free cancellations until 5 days before the booking start time.
- 50% refund for cancellations between 3-5 days before the booking start time.
- Cancellations within 2 days of the booking start time are non-refundable.
Commercial owner
This boat belongs to a Commercial Owner, an independent boat rental company. A Commercial Owner is an independent, Boatsetter-approved boat rental company who provides their own insurance to their guests.
Security deposit
A security deposit hold (not a charge) will be placed on your credit card 48 hours before your booking starts to cover any incidental damage that may occur during your rental. This hold is released 48 hours after the booking is complete, if no claims are made. The security deposit amount for the boat you are booking will be outlined during the check-out process.
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If requested, the owner can provide a list of available captains for bareboat charter or the renter can use their own qualified captain. If the boat is being time chartered, the owner will provide the Captain.